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nelson mandela was 95. he spent decades fighting apartheid in his native south africa. >> i'm anne makovec live in the newsroom. as the world remembers mandela, we here in the bay area remember his-historic visit to the east bay and congressional legislation and divesting
nelson mandela was 95. he spent decades fighting apartheid in his native south africa. >> i'm anne makovec live in the newsroom. as the world remembers mandela, we here in the bay area remember his-historic visit to the east bay and congressional legislation and divesting
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he knew nelson mandela and pictured with him moments before nelson mandela went on stage before that appearance. >> very warm and engaging. there was nothing arrogant about him. but when he spoke his mind you knew where he stood. >> reporter: he visited nelson mandela home a few years later. nelson mandela spent 27 years in prison. he later became president of south africa and a symbol of resistance in civil rights. >> he had no permanent enemies. he dealt with issues. >> reporter: a poster of nelson mandela hangs high. the store sold out of his autobiography and other books about him. >> reporter: nelson mandela won the nobel prize and raised millions of dollars for humanitarian causes and remains a inspiration to younger generations. >> made me want to know more about my people. >> reporter: nelson mandela once said people learn to hate and if they can learn to hate they can be taught to love. reporting live, rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. >> nelson mandela was 95 years old. he had been ill for more than a year. he passed peacefully surrounded by family. >>> the b.a.r.t. board of d
he knew nelson mandela and pictured with him moments before nelson mandela went on stage before that appearance. >> very warm and engaging. there was nothing arrogant about him. but when he spoke his mind you knew where he stood. >> reporter: he visited nelson mandela home a few years later. nelson mandela spent 27 years in prison. he later became president of south africa and a symbol of resistance in civil rights. >> he had no permanent enemies. he dealt with issues....
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nelson mandela was 95. he spent decades fighting apartheid in his native south africa. >> i'm anne makovec live in the newsroom. as the world remembers mandela, we here in the bay area remember his-historic visit to the east bay and congressional legislation and divesting in south africa. >> reporter: bundle up. it is still cold out here. i'm kiet do. we have a live report. >>> yeah, freezing temperatures again around the bay area. freeze warnings are up. what a chilly day. this is the third day in a row of freezing temperatures showing up outside. some of those numbers dropping off under clear skies this morning into the 20s and 30s. now 23 in santa rosa. 28 in concord. 39 in san francisco. and 30 degrees in livermore. so a very cold start to the day again freeze warnings until 9:00. then clouds roll in in the middle of the day. plan on highs only in the 40s and 50s. this afternoon we could see a little rain. and then tonight, cold enough to see snow on the local mountains down to 2500 feet. a great place
nelson mandela was 95. he spent decades fighting apartheid in his native south africa. >> i'm anne makovec live in the newsroom. as the world remembers mandela, we here in the bay area remember his-historic visit to the east bay and congressional legislation and divesting in south africa. >> reporter: bundle up. it is still cold out here. i'm kiet do. we have a live report. >>> yeah, freezing temperatures again around the bay area. freeze warnings are up. what a chilly day....
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mandela and comparing nelson mandela to gandhi and dr. king and abraham lincoln. this was a remarkable address. >> i think it was very personal for the president. and i think he was obviously inspired. his first political awakening came in the anti-apartheid movement. something he said i just really struck me and had resonance with me, that lovely line that nothing was inevitable about nelson mandela's life. i think in some sense he's thinking about himself, too. nothing was inevitable in barack obama's life. and i think he sees this strange ark that they both have been on and kind of weaving together. also very few people who ever in a position of power were able to speak about nelson's legacy in real time. >> and on that point of legacy, the president then used that in his speech to say we must all been asked how well have i applied his lessons in my own life, that that matter of reflection about mandela's life to our own differences and circumstances. >> yes. i mean, he's talking about the inner mandela in all of us. if you can somehow
mandela and comparing nelson mandela to gandhi and dr. king and abraham lincoln. this was a remarkable address. >> i think it was very personal for the president. and i think he was obviously inspired. his first political awakening came in the anti-apartheid movement. something he said i just really struck me and had resonance with me, that lovely line that nothing was inevitable about nelson mandela's life. i think in some sense he's thinking about himself, too. nothing was inevitable in...
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we will have a lot more on nelson mandela in just a moment. but there is some breaking news this morning on two fronts, afghanistan and iran. we want to go first to liz palmer who is just arrived in tehran. >> the first big milestone in the post geneva era of nuclear cooperation between iran and the west have been passed, bob. there is a highly controversial reactor outside of tehran which could in the end produce plutonium which could be used for a bomb. it's been off limits to the international agency inspectors, but today they were allowed access to the site. i should stress that this deal, this cooperative deal is not universally popular here in iran. the president gave a big speech at a university yesterday and he was heckled by hardliners who really feel as if his reformist government has sold out. he was also heckled by students who want more reforms, political and economic and they want them faster. which really underlines how he is going to have to tread a very clever, diplomatic path from here on in. >> schieffer: all right. liz palm
we will have a lot more on nelson mandela in just a moment. but there is some breaking news this morning on two fronts, afghanistan and iran. we want to go first to liz palmer who is just arrived in tehran. >> the first big milestone in the post geneva era of nuclear cooperation between iran and the west have been passed, bob. there is a highly controversial reactor outside of tehran which could in the end produce plutonium which could be used for a bomb. it's been off limits to the...
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but it was nelson mandela who lived it. tara mergener tells us about his legacy and the countless people he inspired around the world. >>> reporter: outside nelson mandela's johannesburg home, south africans are celebrating his life. at his former home in soweto, mourners praised him with song and dance. they are remembering the man who led the struggle against apartheid, became the country's first black president then fought for peace. in cape town, thousands gathered for an for a service. >> someone that's done the country a great service. >> reporter: across the world, tributes are pouring in. in paris, the french president stood in silence with african leaders including south africa's first lady. the memorial is growing in washington. >> after 27 years of imprisonment, he comes out better, not bitter. >> reporter: former secretary of state hillary clinton shared her memories of attending mandela's presidential inauguration. >> nelson mandela will be remembered for many things. he will certainly remembered for the way he
but it was nelson mandela who lived it. tara mergener tells us about his legacy and the countless people he inspired around the world. >>> reporter: outside nelson mandela's johannesburg home, south africans are celebrating his life. at his former home in soweto, mourners praised him with song and dance. they are remembering the man who led the struggle against apartheid, became the country's first black president then fought for peace. in cape town, thousands gathered for an for a...
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people are mourning the loss of nelson mandela. these are live pictures from south africa as people gather outside his home. the leader died yesterday at the age of 95. for a third morning in a row it's freezing in the bay area and there's rain in the forecast today. maybe even a little snow. for more on that here's lawrence. >> that cold air getting trapped in the bay area. we have an approaching system and yeah, we could see some no in our local mountains. it is mostly clear and very cold maybe not quite as cold in some spots this morning but still, down to 24 degrees in santa rosa. 39 in san francisco. 29 livermore. freeze warnings until 9 a.m. today and then we may catch a brief break but they may be reissued again saturday night into sunday. looks like by the afternoon, we'll see some changes coming our way today a clear start to the day but by the middle of the day we'll notice clouds rolling in a chance of rain developing later on this afternoon and tonight and that could mean a little snow maybe as much
people are mourning the loss of nelson mandela. these are live pictures from south africa as people gather outside his home. the leader died yesterday at the age of 95. for a third morning in a row it's freezing in the bay area and there's rain in the forecast today. maybe even a little snow. for more on that here's lawrence. >> that cold air getting trapped in the bay area. we have an approaching system and yeah, we could see some no in our local mountains. it is mostly clear and very...
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africa in 1993 and met with nelson mandela. grace cathedral is working on services to honor nelson mandela. >>> and we are looking back at mandela's life on our website. kpix.com. you will find a photo gallery and memorable quotes from the former leader. >>> we have breaking news. looks like waterfall, but it is water gushing from a broken line in martinez. the line snapped about an hour ago. it sent a lot of water. that break has since been shut off, but it has created a real mess going into yards, garages, crews believe the cold weather may have been a factor. >>> freezing or real close to it, that is what much of the bay area can expect overnight again. check out these people trying to stay warm. holding a puppy if you are lucky enough to have one. paul deanno is here now with how low the temperatures will go. paul? >> and those puppies always keep you warm. mid 30s outside already, these are your current temperatures. 34, 32. ronart park is at 22 degrees. we will have cold weather tomorrow morning. widespread freezing tempe
africa in 1993 and met with nelson mandela. grace cathedral is working on services to honor nelson mandela. >>> and we are looking back at mandela's life on our website. kpix.com. you will find a photo gallery and memorable quotes from the former leader. >>> we have breaking news. looks like waterfall, but it is water gushing from a broken line in martinez. the line snapped about an hour ago. it sent a lot of water. that break has since been shut off, but it has created a real...
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remembered nelson mandela with a day of prayer. mandela's family says their pain and storro is at least being eased by the outpouring of love and support. thousands spent the day in church praying for the nation's first black president and remembering how he profoundly changed the nation and the world. former wife, winnie. >> as he closes his eyes we begin to believe that now we have someone who cared so much for us who will open our eyes going forward. >> among the mourners was mandela's former wife winnie. while his family revealed few details about mandela's death, a close friend says that mandela was not on life support but sleeping comfortably in his final hours. >>> here in the bay area san francisco's glide memorial church remembered mandela at its services today. john raymond shows us this is a joyous celebration of all that mandela was and that he accomplished. >> reporter: when san francisco's glide memorial church remembered nelson mandela at morning services, the only thing missing was sadness. e the outrage of his impr
remembered nelson mandela with a day of prayer. mandela's family says their pain and storro is at least being eased by the outpouring of love and support. thousands spent the day in church praying for the nation's first black president and remembering how he profoundly changed the nation and the world. former wife, winnie. >> as he closes his eyes we begin to believe that now we have someone who cared so much for us who will open our eyes going forward. >> among the mourners was...
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. >> today the world celebrates the life of nelson mandela. world leaders joined 90,000 joyous south africans in the ring to honor mandela's legacy. >> layers upon layers upon layers. without layers and mittens and the whole thing. >> keep out the heavy jackets scarves and hats, we're in for another day of bitterly cold temperatures. >>> automation is becoming a growing concern globally in aviation. >> a two day hearing n into the july -- into the july plane crash that killed three girls at sfo was supposed to begin today but bad weather at the nation's capital shut down the federal government for the day. >>> from across the bay to around the world, the stories that matter on cbs kpix 5 news this morning. >>> good morning everyone, it's tuesday, december 10th. i'm michelle griego. >> hi everyone, i'm frank mallicoat. it is 5:00 and once again, it's chilly. here's lawrence with more. >> yeah, freezing again guys, a week of freezing temperatures around bay area. i think we can finally see the end in sight though. but this morning, you headed ou
. >> today the world celebrates the life of nelson mandela. world leaders joined 90,000 joyous south africans in the ring to honor mandela's legacy. >> layers upon layers upon layers. without layers and mittens and the whole thing. >> keep out the heavy jackets scarves and hats, we're in for another day of bitterly cold temperatures. >>> automation is becoming a growing concern globally in aviation. >> a two day hearing n into the july -- into the july plane...
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february 11th, 1990, nelson mandela walked free. his wife at his side. ♪ black south africa erupted in orgy of celebration. >> we begin in south africa where it is welcome home day for nelson mandela. >> good morning, charlie. nelson mandela has been in johannesburg for about 18 hours but his real homecoming when he arrived in soweta in a town he hasn't seen nor 27 years. >> looking back, amazing scenes. the astonishing pictures, four years later in 1994 when fights stood with blacks in line to vote in south africa's first nonracial election, to elect nelson mandela, president. >> he wins them over. he seduces them. >> the book "playing the enemy" was turned in to the movie. there is no better example of how he seduced all races than the day south africa beat new zealand in the 1995 rugby world cup final. >> one common goal. >> rugby had been the white man's sport. the green jersey a symbol of apartheid for blacks. but here was south africa's first black president being cheered as he walked on to the field wearing one. >> it was a
february 11th, 1990, nelson mandela walked free. his wife at his side. ♪ black south africa erupted in orgy of celebration. >> we begin in south africa where it is welcome home day for nelson mandela. >> good morning, charlie. nelson mandela has been in johannesburg for about 18 hours but his real homecoming when he arrived in soweta in a town he hasn't seen nor 27 years. >> looking back, amazing scenes. the astonishing pictures, four years later in 1994 when fights stood...
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. >>> this is the first sunday since nelson mandela's death. south africans prayed for him in and out of church. the celebrations of mandela's life have not let up since his death on thursday. today mandela's ex-wife is headed to one service. at another, his successor eulogized the country's first black president. >> what he was able to do, to engage in struggle, to end in justice. >> president obama and first lady michelle will leave tomorrow for south africa. they'll attend a national memorial service for mandela on tuesday. >>> bay area churchgoers also honored the former south african president today. john shows us the celebration of his life and legacy at san francisco's glide memorial church. >> reporter: when san francisco's glide memorial church remembered nelson mandela at their services, the only thing missing was sadness. the mood was joyful as the children's choir honored the passing of the man who is being called the father of the nation. >> it's bigger than that. nelson mandela touched all of our lives regardless of where we were
. >>> this is the first sunday since nelson mandela's death. south africans prayed for him in and out of church. the celebrations of mandela's life have not let up since his death on thursday. today mandela's ex-wife is headed to one service. at another, his successor eulogized the country's first black president. >> what he was able to do, to engage in struggle, to end in justice. >> president obama and first lady michelle will leave tomorrow for south africa. they'll...
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admirerers are mourning the passing of nelson mandela -a pact was felt arou >>> your realtime captioner is mrs. linda m. macdonald. >>> world leaders and millions of admirers are mourning the passing of nelson mandela, a man whose impact was felt around the globe including right here in the bay area. good afternoon, i'm michelle griego. a day after the death of nelson mandela, much of the world has paused to reflect on his legacy and also his accomplishments. cbs reporter tara mergener is live in washington with more. >> reporter: mandela was an international icon. today millions are mourning his passing and celebrating his remarkable life. the flag is after half-staff at the south african embassy in washington. outside his home in johannesburg, mourners are gathering to remember the man they called madiba. a memorial service will be held tuesday and the outpouring of love says something with the caliber of the man who led the country out of apartheid. >> we'll always love madiba for teaching us that it is possible to overcome hatred and anger to build a new nation. >> reporter: message
admirerers are mourning the passing of nelson mandela -a pact was felt arou >>> your realtime captioner is mrs. linda m. macdonald. >>> world leaders and millions of admirers are mourning the passing of nelson mandela, a man whose impact was felt around the globe including right here in the bay area. good afternoon, i'm michelle griego. a day after the death of nelson mandela, much of the world has paused to reflect on his legacy and also his accomplishments. cbs reporter tara...
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scott. >> reporter: late today, we received word of the death of nelson mandela. tonight, we will remember the extraordinary life of the man who led south africa from apartheid to multiracial democracy. we'll have a live report from johannesburg coming up on the "cbs evening news." ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, tonight: recently tasked to help oak combat its cri >>> i'm ken bastida in the kpix 5 newsroom. coming up new at 6:00 tonight, recently tasked to help oakland combat its crime epidemic. now the so-called super cop is returning to his law enforcement role in new york. tonight, we ask exactly what has william bratton done for the city of oakland? >> also -- >> it is you the people of oakland the people of the bay area who have given me and my delegation hope to continue the struggle. >> nelson mandela's bay area visit. former kpix 5 news anchor barbara rodgers joins us onset to talk about the day she met the south africa president. that and much, much more coming up at 6:00. allen, liz? >> i know you and barbara will share many stories about nelson mandela. thank you. t
scott. >> reporter: late today, we received word of the death of nelson mandela. tonight, we will remember the extraordinary life of the man who led south africa from apartheid to multiracial democracy. we'll have a live report from johannesburg coming up on the "cbs evening news." ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, tonight: recently tasked to help oak combat its cri >>> i'm ken bastida in the kpix 5 newsroom. coming up new at 6:00 tonight, recently tasked to help oakland combat its...
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they traveled to nelson mandela's home. >> being in his house -- seeing where he stood like where he got all his great ideas and -- >> reporter: they learned to sing. songs that the choir will reprise on thursday when they travel to washington, d.c.. the south african embassy has invited the boys to sing at the national cathedral to commemorate the life of nelson mandela. >> this is something that transcends performing. >> i can help other people who -- be mourning, like -- uplift their spirits. >> reporter: the boys say they have no fear. they're performing as -- their performing has prepared them well. >> we say heart of fire, brain of ice. you know sing with passion and don't get scared. >> reporter: in oakland, christin ayers, kpix 5. >> the body will lie in state until friday and an official funeral on sunday in his hometown village. >>> a two day hearing that was to begin into the deadly july plane crash at the san francisco airport it's been postponed in washington, d.c. because of the hazardous weather conditions. the ntsb is looking into whether the pilots relied too much on
they traveled to nelson mandela's home. >> being in his house -- seeing where he stood like where he got all his great ideas and -- >> reporter: they learned to sing. songs that the choir will reprise on thursday when they travel to washington, d.c.. the south african embassy has invited the boys to sing at the national cathedral to commemorate the life of nelson mandela. >> this is something that transcends performing. >> i can help other people who -- be mourning, like...
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mandela. >> in 1990, four months after released from prison nelson mandela visited the east bay. >> that's right. we sat down with political insiders former mayor willy brown and chronicle political reporter joe garrett foley and say there was a reason he came here. one was the contribution california and the bay area made to the antiapartheid movement. what was it? >> we are the most successful of all the people interested in trying to get something going on doing something about dismaysment in south africa. university of california kid on the campus treated it like it would be occupied in the legislature. we were doing things in order to achieve the goal. at the board of regions as was the case with the board of regions, all of that was around the question of die vestment. >> san francisco was very influential, one of the first to go. >> correct. >> ron dell ams, the congressman from oakland at the time. you were in the legislation. how did you get it through? there were questions about whether the state should get involved in this. >> my friend maxine waters who is now congress p
mandela. >> in 1990, four months after released from prison nelson mandela visited the east bay. >> that's right. we sat down with political insiders former mayor willy brown and chronicle political reporter joe garrett foley and say there was a reason he came here. one was the contribution california and the bay area made to the antiapartheid movement. what was it? >> we are the most successful of all the people interested in trying to get something going on doing something...
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the world honors the legacy of nelson mandela. former secretaries of state colin powell and james baker share their memories with us. plus, rock star bono on his friend's wisdom and courage. >>> relentless cold batters much of the country. the ice storm threatens to disrupt the lives of millions. >>> and one of the last survivors of what could be the most important treasure hunt history. >>> but today, your world in 90 seconds. >> for me, he had hope, he represented freedom. so, today, i'm here to show i'm thankful for him! the world mourns the passing of an icon. >> nelson mandela died at his home surrounded by his family. >> went from the prison cell to the presidency with such unmatched grace. >> i think we try to prepare ourselves, but emotionally, it's not that easy. >> crowds gathering outside the home in johannesburg. ♪ >> he was a father figure to the nation. the one thing we all had in common. >> justice for all, let freedom ring. god bless. >> millions of americans are facing another big blast of winter weather. >>> th
the world honors the legacy of nelson mandela. former secretaries of state colin powell and james baker share their memories with us. plus, rock star bono on his friend's wisdom and courage. >>> relentless cold batters much of the country. the ice storm threatens to disrupt the lives of millions. >>> and one of the last survivors of what could be the most important treasure hunt history. >>> but today, your world in 90 seconds. >> for me, he had hope, he...
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. >>> mourning and celebrating nelson mandela. world leaders travel to south africa for an unprecedented gathering. >>> and the pittsburgh steelers play hot potato in a frantic final play agasthe dolphins. captioning funded by cbs news" for monday, december 9th, 2013. good morning. >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for monday, december 9th, 2013. good morning. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. well, this morning's commute for folks from pennsylvania to new england is going to be a mess. a powerful and deadly storm that started in texas moved east, dropping a mixture of snow, ice, and freezing rain that caused traffic headaches and flight delays, and this morning winter weather advisories and warnings are posted from missouri to maine. marlie hall is here in new york and she is definitely dressed for the challenge this morning. marlie. >> reporter: good morning, anne-marie. this surprisingly strong storm swept across the country, smacking the mid-atlantic region with snow and dangerous deadly ice. the storm slowed traffic
. >>> mourning and celebrating nelson mandela. world leaders travel to south africa for an unprecedented gathering. >>> and the pittsburgh steelers play hot potato in a frantic final play agasthe dolphins. captioning funded by cbs news" for monday, december 9th, 2013. good morning. >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for monday, december 9th, 2013. good morning. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. well, this morning's commute for folks from...
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. >> today the world celebrates the life of nelson mandela. world leaders joined 90,000 joyous south africans in the rain to honor his legacy. >>> layers and layers and layers and mittens and the whole thing. >> keep out the heavy jackets and scarfs and hats. another day of bitterly cold temperatures. >>> automation is becoming a growing concern globally in aviation. >> a two day hearing into the july plane crash that killed three girls at sfo was supposed to fin today. but bad weather at the nation's capital shut down the federal government for the day. >>> from across the bay to around the world, the stories that matter on kpix 5 news this morning. >>> and good morning everyone, it's tuesday, december 10th. i'm frank mallicoat. >> and i'm michelle griego. time now is 6:00. an incredible scene in south africa today. a massive public memorial for antiapartheid leader nelson mandela. this is a live look at johannesburg where tens of thousands of people are joined by dignitaries from all over the world. four u.s. presidents are there including p
. >> today the world celebrates the life of nelson mandela. world leaders joined 90,000 joyous south africans in the rain to honor his legacy. >>> layers and layers and layers and mittens and the whole thing. >> keep out the heavy jackets and scarfs and hats. another day of bitterly cold temperatures. >>> automation is becoming a growing concern globally in aviation. >> a two day hearing into the july plane crash that killed three girls at sfo was supposed to...
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president obama is on his way to south africa for tomorrow's memorial for nelson mandela. also aboard air force one are the first lady, former president george w. bush and his wife and former secretary of state hillary clinton. former presidents clinton and carter are traveling separately. mark phillips is in johannesburg. >> reporter: when the life being remembered is nelson mandela's life, even the family dances as it mourns. this is the oldest grandson and now, as oldest male, head of the mandela clan. he could only move through the crowd of dancers by joining them. he was meeting up with the rest of the family at the mandela home. they had gathered to go together to a last private viewing of the body, still being held in a military morgue, before the mandela farewell becomes a grand event. as many as 100 world leaders have said they'll attend the first and largest event of the week-long commemoration. the memorial service expected to fill the national soccer stadium. with much of the world's ruling class on hand, along with president obama, security is a huge concern a
president obama is on his way to south africa for tomorrow's memorial for nelson mandela. also aboard air force one are the first lady, former president george w. bush and his wife and former secretary of state hillary clinton. former presidents clinton and carter are traveling separately. mark phillips is in johannesburg. >> reporter: when the life being remembered is nelson mandela's life, even the family dances as it mourns. this is the oldest grandson and now, as oldest male, head of...
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i don't think anyone will ever forget nelson mandela. he will be the most loved person worldwide. >> reporter: what do you say to sum up his life? >> giant. peaceful giant. >> reporter: for those around the world mourning nelson mandela's loss, there's probably no words that can ease the sorrow in their heart on this day. ♪[music ] little did i know that just 3 years after that coliseum appearance, i would be in south africa and get to meet him in person. that was an incredible day. >> tell me, what did he say? >> we heard a rumor he was coming that day. i wasn't sure he would be there. i went, took my camera, and i had everything ready, and he came n came over, talked to us briefly. i took a picture with him, took pictures of him, video of him, and it was one of the most exciting days i have ever had. i never believed i would meet such an icon. he had such a presence coming in the the room. >> reporter: right place, right time. you made a career of that, and he mid-a career of influencing so many millions of people. you talk about the
i don't think anyone will ever forget nelson mandela. he will be the most loved person worldwide. >> reporter: what do you say to sum up his life? >> giant. peaceful giant. >> reporter: for those around the world mourning nelson mandela's loss, there's probably no words that can ease the sorrow in their heart on this day. ♪[music ] little did i know that just 3 years after that coliseum appearance, i would be in south africa and get to meet him in person. that was an...
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they traveled to nelson mandela's home. >> being in his house, seeing where he stood like where he got all his great ideas of. >> reporter: they learned to sing in zulu. songs that the choir will reprise on thursday when they travel to washington d.c. the south african embassy has invited the boys to sing at the national cathedral to commemorate the life of nelson mandela. >> this is something that transcends performing. >> i can help other people who may still be mourning like uplift them. >> reporter: the boys say they have no fear. they're performing has prepared them well. >> we say heart of fire brain of ice means, you know, sing with passion and don't get scared. >> reporter: in oakland kristen ayers, kpix5. >> of course, cbs news will have complete special live coverage of nelson mandela's memorial service in south africa beginning at 1 a.m. tomorrow morning. the fight >>> are you sick of all the b.a.r.t. drama? what happened today that could prevent b.a.r.t. from ever striking again. >> and the fight to keep the feds from paving over one of the prettiest spots in the bay area.
they traveled to nelson mandela's home. >> being in his house, seeing where he stood like where he got all his great ideas of. >> reporter: they learned to sing in zulu. songs that the choir will reprise on thursday when they travel to washington d.c. the south african embassy has invited the boys to sing at the national cathedral to commemorate the life of nelson mandela. >> this is something that transcends performing. >> i can help other people who may still be...
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the first official tribute to nelson mandela happened on tuesday. president and michelle obama boarded air force one this morning on the way to attend the service. former presidents bush, clinton, and carter will be there as well, under tight security. outside mandela's former home, crowds are pouring out their love. massive billboards are filling up with messages of gratitude for mandela, like this one in france. down here, emma says thank you for all you've done to change south africa and the rest of the world. american photographer, darrell todd wanted to capture the mood here. >> their smiling, they're dancing together, they're singing. honestly, i've only seen that in concerts at home. i've never seen it in the streets. >> reporter: likely nearly 100 reds of royalty will capture the attention. today, tourists and townships alike are having their say. johannesburg, south africa. >>> many other memorial services will be held across south africa, so that all citizens have an opportunity to pay their respects. mandela will be buried after a state f
the first official tribute to nelson mandela happened on tuesday. president and michelle obama boarded air force one this morning on the way to attend the service. former presidents bush, clinton, and carter will be there as well, under tight security. outside mandela's former home, crowds are pouring out their love. massive billboards are filling up with messages of gratitude for mandela, like this one in france. down here, emma says thank you for all you've done to change south africa and the...
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events are planned all week in south africa to pay tribute to civil rights legend nelson mandela. yesterday was a national day of prayer for the activist who died thursday at the age of 95. at one ceremony mandela was remembered by the man who succeeded him as south africa's president. >> what inspired by what he and his generation were able to do, for millions of our people, to engage in struggle, to end in justice. >> president obama and first lady michelle obama will attend a public memorial service for mandela tomorrow. former president jimmy carter, bill clinton and george w. bush also plan to attend with their wives. then mandela's body will lie in state for three days before his burial. >> mr. mandela is also being remembered in the bay area. kpix5 shows us the celebration of mandela's life and legacy at a bay area church. >> reporter: when san francisco's glide memorial church remembered nelson mandela at their morning services the only thing missing was sadness. the mood was joyful as a children's choir honored the passing of the man being called the father of a nation. >
events are planned all week in south africa to pay tribute to civil rights legend nelson mandela. yesterday was a national day of prayer for the activist who died thursday at the age of 95. at one ceremony mandela was remembered by the man who succeeded him as south africa's president. >> what inspired by what he and his generation were able to do, for millions of our people, to engage in struggle, to end in justice. >> president obama and first lady michelle obama will attend a...
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nelson mandela. tomorrows memorial service will serve as a rare reunion of nearly all of the living american presidents. kpix5 is in the news room now and the number of dig any tar its i imagine is giving south african police quite a security challenge. >> reporter: yes, frank. more than 80,000 mourners are expected to attend the memorial and thousands of police officers will be on hand and right now a memorial outside nelson mandela's former home is growing as well as a crowd of south africans who have come together since his death. >> police are preparing today for a memorial service for nelson mandela at a soccer stadium tomorrow. president obama leaves this morning for south africa where he will attend the massive public memorial. former presidents bush, clinton and carter will also be in attendance along with more than 50 heads of state, making it one of the largest gatherings the world leaders in recent history. >> this is a test for us. >> the head of south africa's national defense force says
nelson mandela. tomorrows memorial service will serve as a rare reunion of nearly all of the living american presidents. kpix5 is in the news room now and the number of dig any tar its i imagine is giving south african police quite a security challenge. >> reporter: yes, frank. more than 80,000 mourners are expected to attend the memorial and thousands of police officers will be on hand and right now a memorial outside nelson mandela's former home is growing as well as a crowd of south...
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inside is nelson mandela's widow and his former wife winnie. the family has been embroiled in squabbling and fighting over the past six mos but she said you would never think so if you walked in there today. they are the picture of unity, coming together, focused only on nelson mandela. now, as i was talking to them they left to go to one military hospital in pretoria. the minister told me that the body of nelson mandela has now been prepared by undertakers and he is draped in the clothes that eventually he will be buried in. they will spend private minutes communing with nelson mandela. charlie, norah, and gayle? >> thank you. >>> congress faces an end of the year deadline this morning. it has a mountain of unfinished work, but there are signs that negotiators will announce a budget agreement before the house goes home on friday. missouri senator claire mccaskill is with us. good morning. >> good morning. >> how significant do you think this agreement will be? >> well, i'm not sure that it's going to solve all of our problems. but it solved th
inside is nelson mandela's widow and his former wife winnie. the family has been embroiled in squabbling and fighting over the past six mos but she said you would never think so if you walked in there today. they are the picture of unity, coming together, focused only on nelson mandela. now, as i was talking to them they left to go to one military hospital in pretoria. the minister told me that the body of nelson mandela has now been prepared by undertakers and he is draped in the clothes that...
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. >>> a day of prayer and reflection in south africa today to honor its national hero nelson mandela and as tina kraus tells us new information is coming out about the condition of nelson mandela in his final hours. >> reporter: south africa's march through the night for nelson mandela to honor the man they loved. , who wi our eyes going >> this is a man who fought for me when i was not born yet. t on lif sleeping c >> reporter: thousands spent the day in church praying for the country's first black president. - selwin grimsley/¢ johannesb resident) i think one of t ally need to g >> as he closes his eyes, we begin to believe that now we have someone who cared so much for us who will open our eyes going forward. >> reporter: mandela's former wife winnie was at one of the services. while his family has revealed few details about his death, a close friend says mandela was not on life support but sleeping calmly in his final hours. in mandela's former home many people say they haven't slept since he died. south africans say this is their way of mourning. >> i think one of the things we
. >>> a day of prayer and reflection in south africa today to honor its national hero nelson mandela and as tina kraus tells us new information is coming out about the condition of nelson mandela in his final hours. >> reporter: south africa's march through the night for nelson mandela to honor the man they loved. , who wi our eyes going >> this is a man who fought for me when i was not born yet. t on lif sleeping c >> reporter: thousands spent the day in church...
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tomorrow night we will air a special one-hour tribute toe and work of nelson mandela. you can see it starting at 6 o'clock here on kpix 5. at the controls of a plane.r at the helm of a boat... how these bay area teens are learning skills they never considered before. >>> and how the bay area teens are having skills that they never even considered before. >>> and take a look at this. yeah, the conditions of the sierra tonight and the trouble that people are having getting up there. we'll be right back in 70 seconds. ,, [woman] you wrapped the... [man] it's nothing but tape... [woman] it's a block. we're havin' a baby! [laughter in background] [woman screams] are we havin' a baby? [ambient crying and laughter] ...are the hands that do good things for the whole community: the environment, seniors, kids, and animals. that's why we created the share the love event. by the end of this year, the total donated by subaru could reach 35 million dollars. you get a great deal on a new subaru. we'll donate 250 dollars to a choice of charities that benefit your community. it feels g
tomorrow night we will air a special one-hour tribute toe and work of nelson mandela. you can see it starting at 6 o'clock here on kpix 5. at the controls of a plane.r at the helm of a boat... how these bay area teens are learning skills they never considered before. >>> and how the bay area teens are having skills that they never even considered before. >>> and take a look at this. yeah, the conditions of the sierra tonight and the trouble that people are having getting up...
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nelson mandela is already one of the most quoted men on the planet. his words helped bring an end to apartheid and still inspire those fighting injustice today. >> we are here because you took the humane decision that you could not ignore. the inhumanity represented by the apartheid system. we have never doubted in our minds, even during the blackest hour, that eventually we would win. >> even as we celebrate, let us remind ourselves that our work is far from finished. where there is poverty and sickness, including aids, where human beings are being oppressed, there is more work to be done. >> i have completely retired. i have no influence. i am now a has-been. don't call me. i'll call you. your season is here. let's just call it the baking time of year. you need special ingredients. you need the staples for homemade. you need safeway sugar for just a buck eighty-eight. and that magic thing that makes everyone want another only two ninety-nine for challenge butter. and when hands get messy, quite surely they'll say, yum! wow! yay! what a sweeter holid
nelson mandela is already one of the most quoted men on the planet. his words helped bring an end to apartheid and still inspire those fighting injustice today. >> we are here because you took the humane decision that you could not ignore. the inhumanity represented by the apartheid system. we have never doubted in our minds, even during the blackest hour, that eventually we would win. >> even as we celebrate, let us remind ourselves that our work is far from finished. where there...
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. >>> continuing coverage now on the death of nelson mandela. he was a man who was loved and respected all over the world. earlier today he died at the age of 95. many south africans were drawn to his home in johannesburg. they sang songs to celebrate his life. >> many said they were shocked at his death even though he had been sick for almost a year. mandela was the first african president-elected. news of his death came from current president jacob zuma. >> our nation has lost its greatest son. our people have lost a father. >> reporter: nelson mandela was a statesman and man of the people. he spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartide and was celebrated when he walked free with his then wife. mandela was already a hero by then. an international symbol of the fight against injustice. but mandela never expressed bitterness about his time behind bars. instead he called for reconciliation and forgiveness. four years after his release he was elected president. he also won the noble peace prize along with the man who freed him, f.w.declark. >>>
. >>> continuing coverage now on the death of nelson mandela. he was a man who was loved and respected all over the world. earlier today he died at the age of 95. many south africans were drawn to his home in johannesburg. they sang songs to celebrate his life. >> many said they were shocked at his death even though he had been sick for almost a year. mandela was the first african president-elected. news of his death came from current president jacob zuma. >> our nation has...
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. >>> continuing coverage now on the death of nelson mandela. he was a man who was loved and respected all over the world. earlier today he died at the age of 95. many south africans were drawn to his home in johannesburg. they sang songs to celebrate his life. >> many said they were shocked at his death even though he had been sick for almost a year. mandela was the first african president-elected. news of his death came from current president jacob zuma. >> our nation has lost its greatest son. our people have lost a father. >> reporter: nelson mandela was a statesman and man of the people. he spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartide and was celebrated when he walked free with his then wife. mandela was already a hero by then. an international symbol of the fight against injustice. but mandela never expressed bitterness about his time behind bars. instead he called for reconciliation and forgiveness. four years after his release he was elected president. he also won the noble peace prize along with the man who freed him, f.w.declark. >>>
. >>> continuing coverage now on the death of nelson mandela. he was a man who was loved and respected all over the world. earlier today he died at the age of 95. many south africans were drawn to his home in johannesburg. they sang songs to celebrate his life. >> many said they were shocked at his death even though he had been sick for almost a year. mandela was the first african president-elected. news of his death came from current president jacob zuma. >> our nation has...
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people around the world are remembering nelson mandela. the global symbol of fore behrens, peace and dignity. >> here's a live picture from south africa, where people have been celebrating the former leader's life by dancing in the streets throughout the night. you see a large crowd gathering there right now. >> abc's alex marquardt is there in johannesburg, where they're still trying to come to grips with the death of an icon. >> reporter: a new day has dawned here in south africa. there's a profound sense of loss and mourning that's swept the entire country. what's really remarkable are celebrations like this one, right outside mandela's home that we've seen spring up around the country. south africans marking the passing of this great man by celebrating his life. it was just before midnight that south african president jacob zuma announced to the nation and to the world, that nelson mandela had died. >> this is the moment of our deepest sorrow. our nation has lost its greatest son. >> reporter: tributes quickly poured in from around the
people around the world are remembering nelson mandela. the global symbol of fore behrens, peace and dignity. >> here's a live picture from south africa, where people have been celebrating the former leader's life by dancing in the streets throughout the night. you see a large crowd gathering there right now. >> abc's alex marquardt is there in johannesburg, where they're still trying to come to grips with the death of an icon. >> reporter: a new day has dawned here in south...
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morning to pay his final respects to nelson mandela. former president . >>> five things to know at the 55. president obama is heading to south africa this morning to pay his final respects to nelson mandela. formers presidents bush, clinton and carter are also expected to be there. tomorrow's memorial o service will be held in a large stadium in johannesburg. mandela's body will lite in state nor three days in pretoria, and he'll be buried on sunday in his hometown. >>> hundreds of thousands of ukrainians are protesting against their government. in favor of closer ties with russia. well, in response, the protesters tore down a statute of vladimir lenin. they say they will keep up the protests until ukraine's president steps down. >>> san diego's embattled former mayor is expected to be sentenced on sexual harassment charges as part of a plea agreement bob filner will get three months probation, and months home confinement. >>> and otherwise unapproved vaccine is available for the first time at princeton university. the university has re
morning to pay his final respects to nelson mandela. former president . >>> five things to know at the 55. president obama is heading to south africa this morning to pay his final respects to nelson mandela. formers presidents bush, clinton and carter are also expected to be there. tomorrow's memorial o service will be held in a large stadium in johannesburg. mandela's body will lite in state nor three days in pretoria, and he'll be buried on sunday in his hometown. >>>...
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no response so far. >>> nelson mandela, what he stood for is leading to a celebration of his life. he died at his johannesburg home yesterday tow age of 95. the praise has been coming in from around the world. his home is ground zero and a place of tourism for people to pay their respects to the leader. >> i think it was a great icon. he will be remembered in generations to come. >> sunday is a national day of prayer in south africa and a public memorial is planned for tuesday. mandela's body will lie in state for three days a few funeral sunday in his hometown. >>> today our anne makovec spoke with a prominent bay area pastor who met mandela several times. >> he came out as a reconciler as a statesman as a person who really was going to make the world a better place. >> reporter: glide memorial's cecil williams met nelson mandela when he came to the bay area in 1990. >> didn't come across like someone that was above everybody else. >> you, the people of oakland, the people of the bay area, who have given me and my delegation strength and hope to progress and continue the struggle.
no response so far. >>> nelson mandela, what he stood for is leading to a celebration of his life. he died at his johannesburg home yesterday tow age of 95. the praise has been coming in from around the world. his home is ground zero and a place of tourism for people to pay their respects to the leader. >> i think it was a great icon. he will be remembered in generations to come. >> sunday is a national day of prayer in south africa and a public memorial is planned for...
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that is what nelson mandela taught us. >> nelson mandela will be buried next sunday. >> and you can watch a special edition on 2020. hosted by robin roberts. >> tune in for that. as sun sets tonight toughest part of a farmer's day is just beginning. >> we're good and ready. >> you can see that coming up, the fight against freeze. >> stormy weather disrupts flights and cancels thousands of flights. >> can you imagine being the race car driver in this car? he walked from it. stay with us. >>> market surging higher from opening bell. dow closing at 16020. good news on wall street reflected good news on the job front. the wind in investor sails. the government reported employers added 200,000 jobs in november. that helped lower unemployment rates three tenths of a point to seven percent seven percent. >> winter storms have led to mass cancellations in airports around the country. dallas is the hardest hit. several inches of snow just buried that airport. 90% of the flights schedule and 2000 u.s. flights and nearly 700 flights world wide cancelled today because of the bad weather. across state
that is what nelson mandela taught us. >> nelson mandela will be buried next sunday. >> and you can watch a special edition on 2020. hosted by robin roberts. >> tune in for that. as sun sets tonight toughest part of a farmer's day is just beginning. >> we're good and ready. >> you can see that coming up, the fight against freeze. >> stormy weather disrupts flights and cancels thousands of flights. >> can you imagine being the race car driver in this...
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now people are sharing the memory of nelson mandela on our facebook page. leave your thought at facebook.com slash abc 7 news. >> new tonight at 11:00. san jose state taking the first step toward addressing what prosecutors call a hate crime against a black student. university has appointed cordel retired judge to head task force that will investigate what happened and recommend ways to ensure san jose state is a welcoming community. student protestors demand action from ask leaders following the he have las vegas that what it students tormented black roommate for week in the dorm room snapping a bicycle lock around his neck. >> east bay regional park police say 3 richmond teenager raped 2 girls after getting them so drunk they passed out. the assault took place last friday in picnic area of the park off mcbride avenue in richmond. police say the suspects one 15 years old and two, 17-year-old supplied the alcohol. the girls ages 14 and 17 woke up the next day and realized they had been sexually assaulted. told their family who then called police >> there's
now people are sharing the memory of nelson mandela on our facebook page. leave your thought at facebook.com slash abc 7 news. >> new tonight at 11:00. san jose state taking the first step toward addressing what prosecutors call a hate crime against a black student. university has appointed cordel retired judge to head task force that will investigate what happened and recommend ways to ensure san jose state is a welcoming community. student protestors demand action from ask leaders...
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saying "nelson mandela, he changed our word." people are sharing memories and you can leave your thoughts on our facebook page. stay with us abc7 news for continuing coverage of the death of nelson mandela. we will have bay area reaction to his passing and stay tuned to america at 7:00 a.m. the program will feature a special tribute to man tell after the morning news. >> vetoing -- developing news for a girl kidnapped in the pacific northwest. police in washington state say 14-year-old romero was take were by her boyfriend, 19-year-old eduardo fabian flores rosales. look at the surveillance video. this is from her while, she is getting into her eduardo fabian flores rosales' green ford with a washington license plate. police have not released the number of the license plate. though suspect eduardo fabian flores rosales is headed to mexico and could pass through california. >> those in california view state lawmakers negatively but optimism is growing. 44 percent of those in california disapprove of the job performance of the stat
saying "nelson mandela, he changed our word." people are sharing memories and you can leave your thoughts on our facebook page. stay with us abc7 news for continuing coverage of the death of nelson mandela. we will have bay area reaction to his passing and stay tuned to america at 7:00 a.m. the program will feature a special tribute to man tell after the morning news. >> vetoing -- developing news for a girl kidnapped in the pacific northwest. police in washington state say...
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you were with nelson mandela when he died. it must have basketbal been a vy difficult time. >> yes, on thursday afternoon i was called by the family to rush to his house and they said, mandela doesn't look well at all. and then i went to see him. i spent about five minutes in his room. bedroom together with the doctors and winnie and then i asked the doctors to take my out and i paid my respect. two hours later madima decided to quit. >> what is very interesting is you were a political opponent of nelson mandela once a member of the anc and once a leader of the abuntu home land. what does this tell you about mandela. >> when he talked to us i don't think he saw in me a leader. i think he saw one of his sons or a neighbor. the relationship between the two of us culminated into a number of issues. i ended up being tasked by him on handling some sensitive issues of him at home and installations of hit his grandsn and weddings and you will see everything is in order there it was a joy to work with him and i always consider myself
you were with nelson mandela when he died. it must have basketbal been a vy difficult time. >> yes, on thursday afternoon i was called by the family to rush to his house and they said, mandela doesn't look well at all. and then i went to see him. i spent about five minutes in his room. bedroom together with the doctors and winnie and then i asked the doctors to take my out and i paid my respect. two hours later madima decided to quit. >> what is very interesting is you were a...
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nelson mandela is dead at 95. >> take your guns, your knives and throw them into the sea! >> pelley: a revolutionary who fought for liberty, an icon who embraced peace.
nelson mandela is dead at 95. >> take your guns, your knives and throw them into the sea! >> pelley: a revolutionary who fought for liberty, an icon who embraced peace.
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an important number today. >> 27, nelson mandela in prison for 27 years. it is hard to imagine that he could emerge such a forgiving leader. it is worth noting there was a lot of pressure in the u.s.. there was a lot of business and a lot of investment in south africa and a lot of pressure from u.s. corporations to take their operations out of south africa and take investment out of pension funds. it was one of the things that helped lead to his freedom. >> it sounds like he was quite the inspiration to president obama. he was the first black president of south africa and obama the first black president of the united states. given the timing to listen to your interview, the human story of nelson mandela? >> the event that they did here in los angeles to a bunch of high school students, they're using some material from the film to teach the story of mandela, he told the story about an event which was on his behalf in the states with a bunch of celebrities in attendance. he told this story to the various actors saying, "thank you for your films." one of the
an important number today. >> 27, nelson mandela in prison for 27 years. it is hard to imagine that he could emerge such a forgiving leader. it is worth noting there was a lot of pressure in the u.s.. there was a lot of business and a lot of investment in south africa and a lot of pressure from u.s. corporations to take their operations out of south africa and take investment out of pension funds. it was one of the things that helped lead to his freedom. >> it sounds like he was...
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it was called celebration sunday. 58,000,000 packed to see, and hear nelson mandela. he came to the bay area with a message of thanks and hope. people of oakland and bay area have given me and and hope to continue the struggle. >> that was a moment of sheer joy. for the community and i think the coliseum was full, every seat standing room only. state senator was one of these on stage that day. now, the executive director of the training center which trains minorities and women for jobs in construction. >> beautiful person and lived life to the fullest. >> the east bay was at the fore front of the movement in the u.s. students pushing for investment. and long shoremen refused to unload south african goods. before protests, parishioners were writing checks. >> my church directed the first sign in this city, protesting apartheid back in the 1980s. >> the bay area stop was a fitting finale and the appeal of a man who spent 27 years in prison stretched beyond age and race >> i won't have missed it. bay area chosen to honor nelson mandela but buster -- the of mandela stands
it was called celebration sunday. 58,000,000 packed to see, and hear nelson mandela. he came to the bay area with a message of thanks and hope. people of oakland and bay area have given me and and hope to continue the struggle. >> that was a moment of sheer joy. for the community and i think the coliseum was full, every seat standing room only. state senator was one of these on stage that day. now, the executive director of the training center which trains minorities and women for jobs in...
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mandela and have been doing this from south africa from the soccer stadium where nelson mandela made the last public appearance with lots of joyous singing celebrating his life and president obama himself led the united states delegation include ing former presidents of the united states, bill clinton, george bush and jimmy carter. again, you are looking at pictures from gentleman chanceburg. president obama eulogized the former south african president comparing nelson mandela to gandhi and martin luther king jr. and abraham lincoln. >> obama also recalled how mandela influenced hip -- him. >> over 30 years ago while a student i learned of nelson mandela and the struggles taking place in this beautiful land. it stirred something in me. it won't be up to my responsibility for others and myself and sent me on a journey that finds me here today. >> impressive mix of royalty, statesmen and celebrities in attendance with a list running from afghan president karzai to zimbabwe's president. again, we are looking at pictures seen from johannesburg as memorial continues for nelson mandela. >>
mandela and have been doing this from south africa from the soccer stadium where nelson mandela made the last public appearance with lots of joyous singing celebrating his life and president obama himself led the united states delegation include ing former presidents of the united states, bill clinton, george bush and jimmy carter. again, you are looking at pictures from gentleman chanceburg. president obama eulogized the former south african president comparing nelson mandela to gandhi and...
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nelson mandela was only 30. he soon became con vined peaceful demonstrations would never be enough to uproot the oppressive raisist structure, so he helped form and run an armed guerilla movement. a campaign of bombings against government targets in the early 60's, led to his arrest and prosecution, along with others in the movement. convicted but stair add death sentence, mandela would spend more than a quarter of a century, 27 years behind prison walls. 18 of those years at the notorious robin island. outside the antiapartheid fight, only grew more fierce. the repression and the violence focused the attention of the world on the depths of south africa's racism. boycotts choked off the economy. mandela became the most famous prison in the world. s chipped away at appartize until finally mandela was released from prison. it was february 11th, 1990, the streets flowed with joe. >> i have spoken about freedom in my lifetime. your struggle. your commitment. and your discipline. has released me to stand before you t
nelson mandela was only 30. he soon became con vined peaceful demonstrations would never be enough to uproot the oppressive raisist structure, so he helped form and run an armed guerilla movement. a campaign of bombings against government targets in the early 60's, led to his arrest and prosecution, along with others in the movement. convicted but stair add death sentence, mandela would spend more than a quarter of a century, 27 years behind prison walls. 18 of those years at the notorious...
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tonight we are remembering nelson mandela, a man who changed this world. president obama saying just hours ago he no longer belongs to us, he belongs to the ages. at 95, his death not a surprise, but the lessons of his life still reverbrating around the globe, that long walk to freedom, brimming with humility, resilient, a determination to forgive. and there has been a huge outpouring of emotion, reaction from around the world tonight, our team there starting with abc's chief foreign correspondent terry moran who joins us right now from london. terry? >> reporter: it is a profound moment for south africa and really for the world, the marking of the passing of this remarkable man and of the end of an era in human grace and dignity. in south africa itself, in the neighborhood which was a segregated township where nelson mandela lived before he went to prison for 27 years and where he went home to. there is a combination of mourning, of sorrow and celebration and gratitude, people gathering outside of his home and dancing, celebrating the life of nelson mande
tonight we are remembering nelson mandela, a man who changed this world. president obama saying just hours ago he no longer belongs to us, he belongs to the ages. at 95, his death not a surprise, but the lessons of his life still reverbrating around the globe, that long walk to freedom, brimming with humility, resilient, a determination to forgive. and there has been a huge outpouring of emotion, reaction from around the world tonight, our team there starting with abc's chief foreign...
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to honor nelson mandela. the group are both in the planning stages. the memorial church plans to hold its service this sunday. and you can see mandela's life in pictures and president obama's full remarks on our website, kpix.com. >> check out these people trying to keep warm. they are dressing in sweaters, heavy coats, hats. hugging puppies whenever possible. paul has been out there tonight. it has gone below freezing. >> it was 39 at 6:45. and my dogs are running outside doing his business, coming right back inside very quickly and efficiently. these are your current temperatures. here we go again. we are below freezing in petaluma and fair field and morgan hill. antioch one degree above freezing. widespread freeze warning, it may be a degree or two warmer, but we'll spend several hours below 32 degrees. widespread sub freezing temperatures. one of the few exceptions will be the city of san francisco. upper 30s, we set 13 record lows earlier today. we'll set more tomorrow morning. 28 for livermore. 28 for s
to honor nelson mandela. the group are both in the planning stages. the memorial church plans to hold its service this sunday. and you can see mandela's life in pictures and president obama's full remarks on our website, kpix.com. >> check out these people trying to keep warm. they are dressing in sweaters, heavy coats, hats. hugging puppies whenever possible. paul has been out there tonight. it has gone below freezing. >> it was 39 at 6:45. and my dogs are running outside doing his...
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tens of thousands were singing and dancing in the rain. ♪ nelson mandela ♪ nelson mandela >> the atmosphere was celebratory among most people. the crowd cheered as they spoke of mandela's accomplishments. the majority were there to honor mandela, family members it was a funeral for a loved one, a husband, father, grandfather and friend. his widow and ex-wife shared hugs amid the happy cheering and president obama spoke of his appreciation for nelson mandela and his struggle. >> the questions we face today, how to promote equality and justice, how to uphold freedom and human rights, how to end conflict and sectarian war, these things do not have easy answers. but there were no easy answers in front of that child born in world war i, nelson mandela reminds us that it always seems impossible until it is done. >> it poured rain during the entire ceremony, rain which in south africa is considered good luck. it appears the rain kept the crowds smaller. the stadium holds 95,000 people. it was about two-thirds full. >> for three days nelson mandela's body will lie in state at the union building in
tens of thousands were singing and dancing in the rain. ♪ nelson mandela ♪ nelson mandela >> the atmosphere was celebratory among most people. the crowd cheered as they spoke of mandela's accomplishments. the majority were there to honor mandela, family members it was a funeral for a loved one, a husband, father, grandfather and friend. his widow and ex-wife shared hugs amid the happy cheering and president obama spoke of his appreciation for nelson mandela and his struggle. >>...
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thank you, nelson mandela. >> thank you, supervisor mar. colleagues, can we -- (applause) >> thank you. colleagues, can we do that in memoriam on behalf of the whole board? without objection, that should be the case. [gavel] >> madam clerk? >> thank you, mr. president. supervisor wiener? >> thank you, madam clerk. today i'm introducing a hearing request about the status of the roll out of the at&t uverse boxes. a year ago this board rejected the c-e-q-a appeal relating to those boxes and the roll out began almost a year ago ~. i'm sure, colleagues, that you all heard from constituents as the process moves forward. i know we work closely with neighbors, some with at&t, planning department, department of public works to try to make sure the process is a good and inclusive one. under the memorandum of understanding that i and i think a number of us entered into with at&t last year, i think, one of the requirements was for at&t after a year and again after two years to participate at a hearing at the board of supervisors to provide us with upda
thank you, nelson mandela. >> thank you, supervisor mar. colleagues, can we -- (applause) >> thank you. colleagues, can we do that in memoriam on behalf of the whole board? without objection, that should be the case. [gavel] >> madam clerk? >> thank you, mr. president. supervisor wiener? >> thank you, madam clerk. today i'm introducing a hearing request about the status of the roll out of the at&t uverse boxes. a year ago this board rejected the c-e-q-a appeal...